Human Enhancement

Human Enhancement Bibliography

 

The following sources do not necessarily reflect the Center's positions or values. These sources, however, are excellent resources for familiarizing oneself with the all sides of the issue.

 

Baby-Making Pt. 1:The Fractured Fulfillment of Huxley's Brave New World

 

The following is an essay adapted from a lecture delivered in March on Trinity International University’s Deerfield campus in conjunction with the Drama Department’s spring performance of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, a play by David Rogers. The essay has been divided into two parts spanning the Spring and Summer 2011 issues of Dignitas.

Part I

I. Setting the Stage


Length: 34:30
 

From iPods to iHumans: What Will Nanotechnology Do to Us?

 

From iPods to iHumans: What Will Nanotechnology Do to Us?[i]

 

On Human Bioenhancements

 


Length: 8:33
 

The Slippery Slope of Normality: Lessons from Neuroethics (Part 2)

 

Part 1

This lecture was originally delivered as a combined institute session during our 2009 preconference institutes. In this part of the lecture Dr. Cheshire explores the nature of slippery slope arguments, the meaning of normality, developments in cognitive enhancement, and arguments in favor of neuroenhancement.


Length: 31:40
 

The Slippery Slope of Normality: Lessons from Neuroethics (Part 1)

 

Part 2

This lecture was originally delivered as a combined institute session during our 2009 preconference institutes. In this part of the lecture Dr. Cheshire explores the nature of slippery slope arguments, the meaning of normality, developments in cognitive enhancement, and arguments in favor of neuroenhancement.


Length: 33:18